A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7181050 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 59605899 epoch_slot_no: 249099 block_no: 7180873 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88016 time: 2022-04-28 18:56:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x135c4f4f9e63f6d74d426a3b5ff9e6bf6f04723ae93c3c5eff75b9934cf5465fBlock Operator
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